Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas

Keep the coast in view, from your own pool

A private saltwater plunge pool and a terrace above the coast make Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas a stay to savor between outings. The adults-only hotel rises on the hill behind the seaside village, framing broad Guanacaste views. Its twenty-one villas make your own pool and outdoor space a defining part of the vacation, with a shared swimming pool available beyond the villa.

Choose your privacy and coastal outlook

Choose the outlook as carefully as the accommodation. Villas with Plunge Pool have partial ocean views; Sunset Villas offer elevated views of beaches and coastline. Villa Suites look across the coast and Catalinas Island from a more private setting. All have king beds with premium bedding, terraces, their own saltwater pool, complimentary Wi-Fi and local/international calls, a Bluetooth speaker and a safe. Stocked minibar items are for purchase.

Flavors and time in your own villa

Sentido Norte makes dining part of the hilltop experience, combining Costa Rican ingredients and bold flavors with the view. Reservations are required at the restaurant and bar. Cooking and mixology lessons add an active way to explore local flavors, while in-room massage and spa services invite a quieter afternoon. Private yoga and fitness classes can be arranged, and each villa has yoga mats for time in your own space.

The beaches and village below

Below the hotel, Las Catalinas brings seaside restaurants and shops close to Playa Danta, with swimming and snorkeling among the beach’s attractions. Howler monkeys and iguanas may be in the trees behind the beach. Another secluded beach lies within hiking distance, though it takes effort to reach; plan that walk as part of the outing rather than expecting every coastal visit to be equally easy.

Farther afield, sunset catamaran cruises, kayaking, snorkeling, Tamarindo surf lessons, beach-hopping, Palo Verde river safaris, ziplining and ATV adventures give the stay other perspectives. A rental car is highly recommended because of the hilltop location, with private parking available. Enjoy the village and the wider coast, then return for a dip in your own pool and another look at the scenery that drew you uphill.